KB5095056

Microsoft has released cumulative update KB5095056 (build 28020.2308) for Windows 11 version 26H1, available to Windows Insider program participants on the Beta channel. This patch belongs to the active development branch and is aimed at testing future operating system capabilities. In this update, the main focus is on improving the audio subsystem.

• Improved reliability of the HD Audio driver. The build has increased the stability of the built-in driver for High Definition Audio devices. This fix is intended to eliminate potential crashes and errors that could occur during audio playback or when using recording devices, ensuring smoother operation of the audio system.

No known issues for this build are listed at the time of release. Microsoft emphasizes that the features and capabilities included in this preview build may never reach the final release. The company uses these builds to experiment with various concepts and gather feedback from insiders. The contents of builds may change, be removed, or be replaced during development, and some features may appear in future versions of Windows only when they are fully ready.

To install the update, go to Settings > Windows Update and click Check for updates. After downloading and starting the installation, a system restart will be required to complete the process. This build is distributed exclusively among participants of the Beta channel of the Windows Insider program.

How the new features work:

Improved reliability of the HD Audio driver. The build enhances the stability of the built-in driver for High Definition Audio devices by refining interrupt handling mechanisms and managing cyclic direct memory access buffers. The change targets the elimination of potential crashes occurring during hardware signal acquisition within the hdaudio.sys subsystem, ensuring smoother operation of the audio system.

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